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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. When they returned home, how did Jonathan and Ruby's families react to meeting each other?

2. What official charges were brought up against Tati after the attack?

3. Which of the following is NOT something many people find fault with in Sarah Anne?

4. Which adjective best describes Linnaeus' oldest son, Carl Jr.?

5. During which season of the year is the story "The Littoral Zone" set?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Sebastian Dunitz and how does he affect Antonia and RIchard's marriage?

2. What does Christopher find attractive about Juliet?

3. What is the state of Sara Anne's life at the opening of "Rare Bird"?

4. What were Jonathan and Ruby's romantic statuses at the time when they met?

5. What happened to Antonia when she visited her grandfather at work when he had a new German supervisor?

6. How did Jonathan and Ruby treat each other once they returned to the mainland?

7. What unique deformity was Richard born with, and how did it affect his life in adulthood?

8. What happens to Linnaeus on his way back home at the end of the story?

9. How does Sara Anne's life change after Christopher becomes engaged to Juliet?

10. What is Sara Anne's intelligence level for a woman of her time?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Two characters in the story "Soroche" suffered from extreme life changes due to wealth - Zaga and Jemmy Button. First, describe how Zaga and Jemmy came to wealth in adulthood and how this sudden wealth directly affected their lives. Then, describe how these life changes might symbolically be represented within the titular theme, "Soroche". Be sure to include examples from the text to help strengthen your arguments.

Essay Topic 2

All throughout his life in the story "Birds with no Feet" scientist Carrière has been faced with many personal setbacks. First, create a timeline chronicling the setbacks that affected Carrière's career. Then, describe Carrière's reaction to these setbacks and how explain how Carrière's reaction compares / contrasts to his idol, Wallace's reactions. Be sure to include examples from the text to help strengthen your arguments.

Essay Topic 3

In the story "Birds with no Feet" two scientists, Carrière and Wallace, are competing for historic fame and wealth. First, describe the work that these scientists do. Then, explain which scientist achieved higher success, and why you believe they were as a successful as they were. How did this competition affect the scientists as partners and as individuals? Be sure to include examples from the text to help strengthen your arguments.

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